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Dave Glenn, with Pancho, has over 35 years of experience in the outdoor recreation industry.
Governor appoints Dave Glenn director of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources
CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon has appointed Dave Glenn director of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources. Glenn has served as acting director of the agency since March, when Director … more
Gordon pushes back on EPA timeline for Clean Air Act plans
CHEYENNE (WNE) — This week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final rule for how states are to develop plans required under the Clean Air Act for certain existing sources. … more
Dean Lavoy, oversnow guide for Gary Fales Outfitters, leads a group of 17 tourists on snowmobiles through Yellowstone National Park during a recent winter season. Outdoor recreation spending increased $2 billion in Wyoming from 2021 to 2022.
Outdoor recreation grows to over $2 billion in 2022
Wyoming’s outdoor recreation economy increased to $2.02 billion or 4.1% of the state’s GDP according to the latest report from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic … more
Wyoming State Parks to launch new reservation, permit sales system
Wyoming State Parks is teaming up with US eDirect and Tyler Technologies to launch a new reservation and permit sales system for 2024. US eDirect is a provider with 20-plus years of experience … more
State task force creates timeline for shooting complex site selection
GILLETTE — The state wants to hear from communities about why they should be the ones to host a proposed shooting complex. It also wants to hear how those communities think the facility should … more
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A decorated tree greets visitors to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s annual Holiday Open House.
Center of the West to hold open house
The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is inviting the community and surrounding region to its annual Holiday Open House on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. The event is … more
Local residents are being asked to contribute quilts and blankets for those in need in Ukraine, Israel and other places. Donations will be accepted on Dec. 2 and 9 around the Basin.
Quilts, blankets sought for those in crisis overseas
As people around the world suffer through wars and disasters, Big Horn Basin residents are being invited to blanket them with kindness. In early December, residents across the Basin can donate … more
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Various pies are lined up in rows during last year’s community Thanksgiving dinner, which returns to the Park County Fairgrounds again this year. The free meal from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. is open to all.
Community Thanksgiving: Volunteers step up to help couple organize event
Larry Akin and his wife, Maurine, realized in early November that they hadn’t heard whether the free annual community Thanksgiving dinner would be happening this year. After being unable to … more
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Powell High School journalism teacher Amy Moore (left) analyzes the next week’s stories with The Prowl editor-in-chief Emma Johnson and associate editor Jimmy Dees.
Powell High School’s journalism class nabs a second All-State win
Every Wednesday at 1:50 p.m. the students in Amy Moore’s classroom turn their focus to a taped up whiteboard where their best ideas will be written down next to a deadline and corresponding … more
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Organization dedicated to protecting open spaces
Growing up in an agricultural area in south-central Texas, Chuck Walker fell in love with ranch life on his family’s 1,650 acres at the end of the gravel road. But by the time he headed to … more
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Tucker Wirfel
Cody man alleged to have been in drug deal on bond
Just weeks before he was set to be sentenced on a federal drug charge, authorities say a Cody man played a role in a drug sale. Tucker Wirfel, who’d been free on bond since May, has been … more
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Aidan Gallagher rides a section of the Outlaw Trails, which has just been approved by the Bureau of Land Management for improvements and additions with a designation as a Special Recreational Management Area. Organizers hope future improvements will help make it a world-class destination for hikers, bikers, horseback riders and motorized off-road vehicle fans.
Outlaw Trails approved
A plan championed by the Park County Outdoor Recreation Collaborative for an official trail system at the Outlaw Trails area north of Cody was approved Friday by the Bureau of Land Management. The … more
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Powell Senior Center director Linda Dalton serves food Friday during the center’s annual Thanksgiving dinner at the Powell Senior Center.
Powell Senior Center feeds hundreds a Thanksgiving meal
The Powell Senior Center fed 266 local residents Thanksgiving meals last Friday, thanks in part to a $500 donation from the Wyoming Hunger Initiative and the Wyoming Governor’s Residence … more
Above left: Fire Chief Mike Aagard, Assistant Fire Chief Brent Yorgason, Marcus Shultz, Jesse Dewey and other volunteers enjoy a meal courtesy of the community.
A show of gratitude for dedicated volunteers
The communities of Emblem, Burlington and Otto offered a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated volunteers of their local fire department on Nov. 13. The first responders on fire and EMS … more
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Clark Christmas Jingle offers wide variety of events Nov. 28
A visit from Santa plus the Jingle Store for children 12 and younger to shop for gifts for family members and a chance for adults to “jingle and mingle” with neighbors and friends will be … more
Draft bill aims to make it easier to build accessory dwellings
Despite objections from some Republican lawmakers and local governments, a state task force is moving ahead with a draft bill to override local building regulations for accessory housing units like … more
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BLM Christmas tree permits available  
CHEYENNE — Christmas tree permits are available at BLM Wyoming field offices and online.   Permits may be purchased between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday from all BLM Wyoming … more
Bill to safeguard judges from intimidation heads to 2024 session
After a proposed bill to protect Wyoming judges from intimidation floundered, lawmakers moved along a much simpler proposal on Tuesday that clarifies judges are protected under an existing … more
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K9 Elite owner Wes Mangus speaks during Saturday night’s fundraising banquet alongside, from left, auctioneer Andy Schwab and previous service dog recipients Brandon Tillman and Greg Maynard. K9 Elite is a Lovell-based foundation training dogs to give for free to service men and women who struggle with PTSD or trauma.
Group training dogs for vets raises $72K
Max Hansen, of Powell, served in the U.S. Navy for eight and a half years, working as a nuclear machinist mate on the USS Nimitz.  Last weekend, he was one of three veterans to … more
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The boat ramps and docks at Upper Sunshine Reservoir are closed as the body of water slowly refills. Currently at 10% capacity, the reservoir was drained this past summer to check the Sunshine Dam for damage.
Fixing Sunshine
With water rushing through the Greybull Irrigation District canal, Upper Sunshine Reservoir is finally filling back up after being drained of 90% of its water this past summer to allow engineers to … more
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